Contemporary crafts

Contemporary Crafts Courses in London

City Lit is the place to develop your craft. Throughout the year, we offer classes in Basketry, Bookbinding, Calligraphy and Mosaics. We have a range of courses to suit our students at every level — from introductory courses for curious beginners, to advanced long courses if you are a professional and you want to develop your practice.

Our studios are perfectly equipped which allows us to create engaging and interactive courses for you. All our tutors are experienced crafters, designers, and makers in their own fields. So as a City Lit student, you’ll get the benefit of learning from their working knowledge.

Our courses also make use of the City Lit Design and Digital lab creating craft courses with a digital element to explore the possibilities of working with traditional craft. Many of our courses are delivered online, offering more accessibility for learners.

We host exhibitions throughout the year at City Lit Gallery where our students showcase their amazing work.

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  1. Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  2. Calligraphy for beginners
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    Course start date:  Fri 11 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sharon Shaw
    Learn how to write formal calligraphy scripts using a 3.8mm Pilot parallel calligraphy pen. The parallel calligraphy pen is a versatile, transportable broad-edged cartridge pen which allows you to write thick and thin strokes. Advice will be given on other tools and materials you can use for calligraphy. This course is suitable for left and right-handers.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  3. Fine binding masterclass I: end papers
    Course start date:  Fri 22 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kathy Abbott
    This masterclass is aimed at intermediate and higher level learners and is designed to develop your skills in making endpapers for fine bindings. You will be taught how to make three different types of endpapers, all with their own suitability for bindings. A chance to improve your skills, accuracy and cleanliness when laminating endpapers. Not suitable for beginners.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £279.00
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